Production Supervisor - Afternoon Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $65,000+

Who are we?

National Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Canada Corp. is a leading North American manufacturer of commercial refrigeration products marketed under the KeepRite Refrigeration brand name. These products include specialized applications in food storage and processing, industrial process cooling, including evaporator coils, condensing units, condensers, heat transfer and heat recovery and air conditioning products. From the smallest unit to the very largest, KeepRite Refrigeration brings experience and commitment to the refrigeration industry - beginning with the product design and engineering and continuing through manufacturing, sales and after-market support. KeepRite Refrigeration products have been manufactured and distributed worldwide for over 80+ Years.

About the Role :

In this role, you will work in a flexible manufacturing environment within a unionized setting, represented by an independent union. Your primary responsibility will involve working within a supervisory team to oversee and coordinate the production activities of machine operators, assemblers, and fabricators. You will ensure that all materials and work performed adhere to our organizations standards and comply with safety regulations and guidelines. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration within the manufacturing environment. You will lead by example, promoting a cooperative atmosphere where all team members are empowered to contribute their expertise and insights.

The ideal candidate should possess excellent oral and written communication skills, essential for effective coordination within a diverse team, and demonstrate strong people management abilities to excel in this position. Additionally, they should be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision in a high variety environment and adept at prioritizing and problem solving workload efficiently and effectively. A comprehensive understanding of the OHSA, JHSC 1 & 2, and the Employment Standards Act, 2000, coupled with experience in a union environment and familiarity with ISO 9000, would be valuable assets for this role.

Responsibilities :

• Ensure product quality and adhere to responsibilities as per Keeprite QMS and ISO9001.
• Work with Engineering and Quality through the QMS process to continuously improve the process.
• Work with other Supervisors to resolve issues and enable production to be met in a timely manner.
• Work with the lead hands and / or directly with hourly personnel in order to meet production schedule and customer requirements.
• Strive to maintain a positive, healthy working environment by addressing issues appropriately as they arise and de-escalating situations when required.
• Adhere to and ensure positive enforcement of company policies, practices and procedures as they relate to safety, quality and productivity.
• Notify key parties of any incidents, where necessary, and complete appropriate paperwork, as required, in a timely manner.
• Complete special projects / assignments as required.
• Know and understand the C.B.A. and work within it.
• Possess a thorough understanding of the OHSA and the ESA.
• Strive to improve productivity and efficiency throughout production.
• Complete labour reporting documents as required.
• Ensure that confidentiality is maintained where appropriate.
• Responsible for safe guard of company assets, property, machines and equipment.
• Assist in employee training and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications / Skills and Attributes :

Frequent walking and standing as well as stair climbing

Location : 159 Roy Blvd, Brantford, ON, N3R 7K1 (On-site, 4 days a week)

Hours of Work : Monday Thursday, 4 : 00 pm 2 : 30 am straight shifts

(Subject to change dependent upon business needs with appropriate notice)

Accessibility

Our organization is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. Please notify the HR department upon scheduling your interview if you require accommodation in advance.

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